R360 League Players Face 10-Season Suspension from Australia's Rugby League

Rugby league's authority has announced that players who enter the “breakaway” R360 league will be banned for a decade.

The proposed competition, set to start in October 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a condensed game calendar.

Prominent NRL stars have allegedly been contacted by the new league, which will feature multiple men's teams and four women's teams based in key urban centers around the world.

Samoa's the player, who is with New Zealand Warriors in the competition, has confirmed he has had negotiations involving R360.

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Lomax, Haas and Jye Gray are also reported to be weighing up offers from the new competition.

A group of union countries, including Australia, recently announced a restriction on players joining R360 appearing in test matches.

“We heard our teams and we've taken firm action,” commented ARLC head Peter V'Landys.

“Regrettably, there will persistently exist organizations that attempt to hijack our game for economic benefit.

“They don't invest in talent pipelines or the advancement of athletes. They only leverage the hard work of others, putting players at risk of financial loss while gaining personally.

“They are, in reality, imitating the sport.”

R360 is launched by ex-England star Tindall and supported by private investors.

Subsequent to the possible rugby union sanctions were declared earlier, it commented: “We seek to cooperate together as part of the international rugby schedule.

“The competition is designed with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and the organization will allow all athletes for international matches, as written into their contracts.”

R360 will apply for endorsement for its plans from the international authority, union's administrative organization, at its official gathering next year.